GB: Law and Judicial system
Law and Judicial system on the Thor is something very unique. So unique that is almost ridiculous. Even our Captains admit they are flawed and would like help in order to create something better for everyone, however if you politely ask why the system is so out of date, the best answer they will give you is 'Because we feel revolving doors are just too slow.'
The system goes pretty much the same way as you’d remember it; police, detectives, judges, a court. Except you will need to add the heavy bureaucratic level and complete disregard of what punishment actually means.
Just like in any other city, there's crime. That definitely includes lots of unsavory, seedy characters and plenty of shady dealings. There is plenty of crime, not only by the citizens but also by the Refugees themselves.
On the other hand, there is the Police. There is a huge police station down on the 4th floor, with police officers of every species and from every planet in the galaxy, and a few other places as well. Some of them are very powerful in their own right, and these will be called in when necessary. Spread out over the ship, there are smaller police stations, and there are visible patrols at all times of the day. Occasionally newcomers are hired to help, but they do not rely entirely on their help.
The prison is large enough to hold every criminal on the S.S. Thor, and the cells are of every shape and size. They're built to withstand meteor impact and worse, so you will have a hard time breaking free. Occasionally there's a glitch in the walls though, usually when the Infinite Improbability Drive is on. When that happens, prisoners just waltz out the doors, and the crime rate increases until they can be hunted down again.
Visiting hours are from 3-6pm, and attempting to sneak in outside of that will get you thrown in a cell for the night if you're caught. Phonecalls are a privilege, but prisoners keep their Guides if they have them, allowing them to communicate with the outside. There are also other facilities, including entertainment, that they'll have access to during the day. Of course, all prisoners are also made to work.
This would be seemingly acceptable if it wasn’t for the punishments.
Serious offenders such murderers and the like, are locked up for at least a week or two, and leaning strongly towards the latter for repeat offenders.
Medium offenders such as robbery, theft, etc, you’ll be kept locked up for a few days to a week, leaning towards the latter for repeat offenders.
Minor offenders like public indecency, property damage, pissing off the vogons, etc., you’ll be thrown in a cell for the night, maybe a few days at most, before the guards get bored of you and let you out.
Keep in mind that once you’ve arrived on the Thor, all your past crimes are gone. This means Thor’s judicial system will not judge you for what you did. It doesn’t mean someone else won’t do it by their own means.